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Eco-travel around the world – with Good Morning World

Eco-travel around the world – with Good Morning World

[With Nina & Melanie from the travel blog Good Morning World] We love to travel – without leaving our conscience at home. That’s why we introduce you to special places, inspiring hotels or apartments that contribute to social and environmental responsibility. But we are not…

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – 3 R’s for living a sustainable lifestyle

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – 3 R’s for living a sustainable lifestyle

With Plastic Free July still running we would love to talk more about sustainability and to introduce you to even more exciting initiatives from our Green Pearls® partner hotels. If you want to prevent waste and live more sustainably, the 3 R’s are a good…

Food waste and green cuttings used in the garden

Food waste and green cuttings used in the garden

Sometimes it’s frustrating to see how much waste is produced while cooking or gardening. Even though I rarely cause plastic waste in the kitchen, other waste has to be disposed of. Private households usually generate small amounts of organic waste. In hotels, on the contrary, the dimensions are quite different. We have already introduced you to Green Pearls® hotels that are particularly committed to fighting food waste (find out more here and here). Today’s post is about hotels recycling food waste and green waste – since most of our partners also have gardens hence produce green waste. Be inspired by these hotels to show you how you can process your kitchen and garden waste at home – in the cycle of nature!

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Sustainable diving holiday: three breathtaking places

Sustainable diving holiday: three breathtaking places

For many reasons people are excited by diving: leaving the bustle over water behind and plunging into another world of absolute silence, and fascinating sceneries with colorful animals. Unfortunately, the underwater sport can pollute the environment easily when not being considerate of the ecological conditions.…

Of Manta rays and corals: greener tourism on the Maldives

Soft white beaches, crystal clear water and all kinds of colorful fish: the Maldives are a paradise for nature lovers. However, the islands are endangered due to environmental damage and rising sea levels. Avoiding this popular holiday destination is not a solution to the problem.…

 

So, what exactly is cream soda?

Cream soda mixed with vanilla ice cream by a soda jerk—historical photo
A soda jerk in Texas in 1920. IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons

Th drink originated in the United States. In the 1920s, soda bars were all the rage, and soda jerks would mix drinks fresh with soda water, milk, ice cream, or egg, depending on the customer’s preference.

Today, cream soda is usually a sweet, carbonated lemonade with vanilla flavoring (though it doesn’t contain milk or cream). In the U.S., it’s often golden brown, but in Japan, there are also pink and green varieties flavored with cotton candy or melon.

In German-speaking countries, cream soda is not a standard supermarket beverage. Instead, it is often only available as an imported product in U.S./U.K. or Asian sections. (Note: Mass-produced brands like A&W (U.S.) and Barr (U.K.) typically contain artificial flavors, colors, and corn syrup.

You’ll have the smallest ecological footprint if you use cream soda syrups that you carbonate or mix with sparkling water yourself.)

 

A glass of pink lemonade, garnished with a slice of lemon; in the background, other glasses containing similar drinks

Summer Smash Lemonade with Cream Soda and Berries

The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in Bad Herrenalb shared its recipe for this refreshing summer drink. A sophisticated flavor with berries, cream soda, and a pinch of salt and chili to finish it off!!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g mixed berries e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
  • 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2–3 limes)
  • 100 ml elderflower syrup  or agave syrup for natural sweetness
  • 150 ml mineral water fresh and bubbly
  • ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • lime slices for garnish
  • splash chili or ginger syrup for a little kick (optional)
  • sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the berries in a small bowl and mash them into a purée. Set a few whole berries aside for garnish.
  • Pour freshly squeezed lime juice into a glass or shaker and mix it well with either elderflower or agave syrup.
  • Hand-pluck the mint leaves and add them to the lime juice along with ice cubes. Then, shake or stir the mixture vigorously.
  • Fill the three serving glasses with the berry purée first, and then top them off with the lime-mint mixture.
  • Now, carefully stir in the sparkling mineral water and cream soda.
  • Here's an optional tip from the hotel bartender: "If you like it spicy, add a splash of chili or ginger syrup. It gives the lemonade a cool kick that perfectly balances the fruity sweetness."
  • Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, lime slices, and mint leaves. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an added kick that perfectly rounds out the flavor and enhances the fruitiness.
Keyword Mocktail